The space will address issues such as investment, regulatory framework, market development, production, innovation and technology in renewable energies, including wind, biogas, biomass, and hydrogen, within a fair energy transition context.

Renowned government, academia and private sector representatives will participate in the arena. The opening ceremony will be attended by the main energy sector associations in Brazil: ABEEÓLIA, ABH2, ABIOGÁS, ABIOVE, ABSOLAR and UNICA.

Among those confirmed are big names in the sector, such as Carla Primavera (Superintendent of Energy Transition and Climate at the BNDES), Fernanda Scoponi (Business Development Manager for Renewables at TOTALENERGIES), Evandro Gussi (CEO of UNICA) and Thiago Prado (President of EPE).

Some of the main panels are:
– Renewables: A New Age of Public Policies in Brazil on 09/23 at 3:40 pm;
– Incentive Mechanisms for Low-Carbon Hydrogen Production and Consumption on 09/24 at 2:40 pm;
– Female Leadership in the Renewables Sector on 24/09 at 4:10 pm;
– Fair Energy Transition from the Perspective of Renewables on 09/24 at 5:15 pm;
– Investments and Projects in Renewables in Brazil on 09/25 at 2:40 pm.

The arena is sponsored by Acelen, Alavarez & Marsal, Corio, Equinor, Illian Energias Renováveis, TotalEnergies, and White Martins.

For more information on the types of tickets and their access levels, click here.

Event: Renewables and Biofuels Arena
Date: September 23 to 26, 2024
Hours: Starting at 2 pm

More information here.

With the participation of the Ambassadors of India and Indonesia in Brazil, the Secretary of Climate, André Corrêa do Lago, G20 Sherpas – leaders of each country who carry discussions and agreements through to the final summit with heads of state and government – and experts, the seminar seeks to reflect on how the G20 countries can contribute to accelerating the energy transition.

Organized by Columbia University, the meeting is part of the forum’s official schedule and has partnerships with the Climate Hub | Columbia Global Center Rio and Rio de Janeiro City Hall.

The G20
The G20 is the economic cooperation forum for the world’s 19 largest economies, plus the European Union and, since 2023, the African Union. With an annual rotating presidency, the G20 is held in one-year cycles, with various ministerial and technical meetings culminating in a summit of heads of state and government. In Brazil, the G20 summit will be held on November 18 and 19, 2024, in Rio de Janeiro. You can find more information here.

Service: The G20 Countries and Biofuel Diplomacy
Date: 02/23/2024
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Venue: Rio de Janeiro